The final volume of The Count of Monte Cristo brings Edmond Dantès’ extraordinary journey to its ultimate climax. With years of careful planning behind him, the Count must now face the consequences of his vengeance. The fates of his enemies are sealed, yet as he watches their downfall, questions arise-has he truly found justice, or has he merely become the instrument of destruction?
As deception unravels and destinies intertwine, love and loss shape the Count’s final choices. Will he abandon his relentless quest for revenge in pursuit of redemption, or will he allow his thirst for retribution to consume him completely? With heart-stopping confrontations, daring escapes, and emotional reckonings, Dumas masterfully brings this epic saga to a profound and unforgettable resolution.
A story of passion, revenge, and the human spirit, The Count of Monte Cristo, Volume 5 delivers a thrilling finale, proving that even the darkest of tales can hold the possibility of hope.
Table des matières
Contents
Chapter 96. The Contract
Chapter 97. The Departure for Belgium
Chapter 98. The Bell and Bottle Tavern
Chapter 99. The Law
Chapter 100. The Apparition
Chapter 101. Locusta
Chapter 102. Valentine
Chapter 103. Maximilian
Chapter 104. Danglars’ Signature
Chapter 105. The Cemetery of Père-Lachaise
Chapter 106. Dividing the Proceeds
Chapter 107. The Lions’ Den
Chapter 108. The Judge
Chapter 109. The Assizes
Chapter 110. The Indictment
Chapter 111. Expiation
Chapter 112. The Departure
Chapter 113. The Past
Chapter 114. Peppino
Chapter 115. Luigi Vampa’s Bill of Fare
Chapter 116. The Pardon
Chapter 117. The Fifth of October
A propos de l’auteur
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a prolific French writer known for his historical adventure novels. His works, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, are celebrated for their rich storytelling and timeless themes of justice and revenge.